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The menopause is one of those things that we Brits aren't too brilliant at talking frankly about. We call it 'the change' as though it's some kind of mutation in a superhero film, and it's seen as taboo to discuss it in polite conversation.
But it's something that will affect every woman - and with some going through the menopause relatively early in life (sometimes even in their twenties), isn't it time all this changed to reflect modern society? Shouldn't we be […]

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Women should not get hung up on whether or not their vagina looks like other people's - because there is absolutely no such thing as normal, according to the results of a new study.
Researchers at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital in Switzerland assessed 657 women between the ages of 15 and 84 over the course of two years.
They took a number of measurements, including length of the labia majora and labia minora, distance between clitoris and urethra and length of the […]

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A new poll has discovered that a surprising number of people in Britain are not satisfied with their sex lives - but may be putting up and shutting up instead of doing something about it.
The research was carried out by Public Health England (PHE) on 7,367 women aged 16 to 64, who were quizzed about their sexual health and general wellbeing.
It was found that across all ages, 42 per cent of respondents reported being unhappy with their sex lives, with 25 to […]

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Anyone in a long-term relationship will surely agree that it's hardly all sunshine and rainbows all the time. In fact, there might be days when you can barely stand to look at each other, let alone feel a desire to rip each other's clothes off and jump into bed together.
If you've been feeling a little bit glum about your partner lately and want to get that old spark back, then you might be interested to hear the results from a rather unusual psychological study into […]

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Giving birth is one of the most stressful things a female body can do and it isn't a case of it all being over once the baby arrives. After giving birth vaginally, women can experience a lot of pain, swelling and bruising, which can be uncomfortable for a while. But now there could be a simple way to provide some relief after birth.
Vagina ice pops for new mums are the latest trend that could help reduce pain and swelling, allowing them to enjoy getting to know […]

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It's billed as one of the most romantic places to get intimate, after all, there's nothing better than a Jacuzzi, a couple of glasses of champagne and a starlit evening, right? While it may look great in the movies, hot tub sex may not be all it's made out to be.
While sitting back in a hot steamy tub with your significant other may sound like heaven, it's probably a good idea not to take things any further. Gynaecologist Diana Hoppe spoke to Men's Health […]

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Condoms are pretty easy right? Well, you might think that, but you could actually be making a whole host of mistakes when it comes to your protection. This may not seem like a big deal, after all, if a condom still works what's the problem? But the more mistakes you make, the less effective your rubber is.
In fact, you can make a mistake with your condom even before you've made it to the bedroom, putting you at risk of contracting STIs and of unwanted pregnancy. […]

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There's no denying that sex is messy. We don't mean the emotions that can get tangled up in a sexual relationship, the act of intercourse itself can be dirty - and not always in a good way.
Sex isn't like the movies. There will likely be no light breeze that gently stirs your curtains, you won't fall into each other's arms and enjoy a montage of perfectly performed positions, and you definitely won't be able to fall straight to sleep holding each other.
A lot […]

It’s that time of year again: time to fish out your tent and wellies and get hedonistic in a muddy field! We at myCondom.com love a good music festival, and here are some of our top tips for the UK's 2016 festival season.
Don’t Forget!
Checking the weather forecast is key. We'd recommend myweather2.com. They’re usually pretty accurate.
If there's any chance of rain, bring wellies. And a lightweight rain jacket - with emphasis on lightweight. Versatility is key! If it’s cold, you can […]

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When you've found your perfect sex toy, you want to make sure it stays in the best possible condition so you can continue to enjoy using it.
This doesn't just mean storing it in the right place and keeping it stocked with charged batteries, you also need to clean it.
Failing to clean your sex toys can result in nasty infections, not to mention spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between you and your partners if you use the toys together.
To keep your vibrators […]